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Ministry of Physical Planning, Construction and State Assets ​ On 22 July 2020, a new Act on the Structure and Jurisdiction of State Administration Bodies was passed, which establishes state administration bodies and determines their scope of activity. As of the entry into force of this Act, the Ministry of Construction and Physical Planning shall continue its activities as the Ministry of Physical Planning, Construction and State Assets. The scope of the Ministry of Physical Planning, Construction and State Assets is laid down in Article 18 of the Act. The Act was published in Official Gazette 85/20 on 22 July 2020. 23.07.2020. | News

Reconstruction of earthquake-damaged buildings in the City of Zagreb and its surroundingsThe Ministry of Construction and Physical Planning, in cooperation with the Government of the Republic of Croatia and other competent bodies, has undertaken a series of activities with the aim of assisting citizens who suffered damage caused by the earthquake and, within the scope of its competence, has been continuously undertaking further activities in order to facilitate the situation for citizens and the profession. 20.07.2020. | News

Presentation of the publication “2019 Overview of the Real Estate Market of the Republic of Croatia”State Secretary at the Ministry of Construction and Physical Planning Željko Uhlir, M.Sc., and Director of the Institute of Economics in Zagreb, Maruška Vizek, D.Sc., presented, at the Novinarski dom in Zagreb, the publication “2019 Overview of the Real Estate Market of the Republic of Croatia” 19.06.2020. | News | Information | Property valuation

20th Meeting of Expert Group on Territorial Cohesion and Urban Matters: Activities of the Croatian Presidency in the field of territorial and urban developmentZagreb, 18th June 2020 - The 20th Meeting of the Expert Group on Territorial Cohesion and Urban Matters was organized by the European Commission and it presented the activities of the Republic of Croatia during the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The activities were presented by Sandra Momčilović, Head of Service for International Cooperation and European Sustainable Development Affairs. 18.06.2020. | News | Information | EU2020HR

​8th Tripartite Strategic Forum: Holistic approach to energy renewal should be part of all policies at EU and national levelYesterday the 8th Tripartite Strategic Forum was held at high level, discussing strategies for sustainable competitiveness of construction sector, which gathered hundreds of participants. The Commission's Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs organized the Forum, and Ines Androić Brajčić, Head of Sector for European Union Projects, International and EU Affairs, represented the Croatian position. 18.06.2020. | News | Information | Energy renovation - ESI Funds

Reconstruction of earthquake-damaged buildings in the City of Zagreb and its surroundingsThe devastating earthquake that hit Zagreb and its surroundings in the early hours of 22 March 2020 caused great damage to buildings - family houses, residential buildings, hospitals, schools, urban roads. Several institutions have been involved in addressing this complex problem and each of them helps within its competences and capabilities. 16.06.2020. | News

Report on negotiations with the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development adoptedThe Report on conducted negotiations for the conclusion of the loan agreement between the Republic of Croatia and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the Project of post-earthquake reconstruction and strengthening public health preparedness for a total loan value of USD 200 million was adopted at today's government session. 04.06.2020. | News | Information

Decision on the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development loanAt today's government session, the Decision has been adopted on opening the procedure for stipulation of the Loan Agreement between the Republic of Croatia and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the Earthquake Recovery and Strengthening Response to COVID-19 Project. The total value of the loan is EUR 200 million, and the loan will be used to restore the provision of essential services and to prevent, identify and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 through strengthening national systems for public health preparedness. 21.05.2020. | News | Information

Subsidisation of housing loansSubsidization of housing loans is a measure of assistance that provides subsidies to young people to pay part of a housing loan for the first five years of loan repayment. The measure has been implemented since 2017, i.e., calls were implemented in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. Applications under the last call were received from 30 March to 30 April 2020 and 3,681 applications for loan subsidy were received. 07.05.2020. | News | Information | Subsidisation of housing loans

Projects financed through loans from international financial institutionsThe Call for public consultation on the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan and Stakeholder Engagement Plan has been published. The publication of documents (Environmental Protection and Social Commitment Plan and Stakeholder Engagement Plan) is an integral part of the policy preparation procedure (Environment and Social Policy Framework) of the World Bank. The documents will be available to the public from 05 May 2020 to 05 June 2020. 05.05.2020. | News